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Definition of unrest

unrest

/ʌnˈrɛst/
un · rest
Adverb:unrestfully
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Adjective:unrestful
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• noun

1

A state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation in a group of people, typically involving public demonstrations or disorder.

Example

"Rising food prices and high unemployment sparked widespread civil unrest across the region."

2

A state of personal uneasiness, mental agitation, or physical restlessness.

Example

"A sense of inner unrest kept the writer pacing the study late into the night."

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• Rhymes for unrest

• Nearby Words

unresponsive
unresponsively
unresponsiveness
unrest
unrested
unrestful
unrestored

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to the 13th century, the word originates from Middle English 'unrest', formed from the Old English privative prefix 'un-' (lack of) combined with 'rest' (peace or quiet), cognate with German 'Unrast' and Dutch 'onrust'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unrest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unrest
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